The Constitution

Tuesday, March 27

Introduce the Constitution.
Read Topic 3, Lesson 1 - all texts.
Complete worksheet on Topic 3, Lesson 1.

Wednesday, March 28

Homework: Read Topic 3, Lesson 2 - all texts.
Complete an illustrated pamphlet on an assigned amendment. Pamphlet must include: background information on the amendment, when and how the amendment was proposed, when it was and how it was ratified, how has the amendment impacted society, and any other useful information. You may use any form of pamphlet. You must use 3 visuals. These are due on Monday, April 9th and are worth 30 pts.
Rubric for Amendment Pamphlet:
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Amendment Assignments:

Thursday, March 29

Amendment Pamphlets

Monday, April 9

Present pamphlets.

Tuesday, April 10

Senior Retreat

Wednesday, April 11

Video on formal amendment process:
Video on the informal amendment process:

Read Topic 3, Lesson 3 on Federalism
Define the following terms -
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Thursday, April 12

Go over Federalism using power point.
Read the following article and answer the questions under "For Discussion." - McCulloch Maryland (1819)
Marbury v Madison - Read the following article and answer the questions at its conclusion - Marbury v. Madison

Friday, April 13

Video McCulloch v. Maryland

As an extension of the lesson - watch the following video on Marbury v. Madison.

Quiz Monday over Topic 3, Lesson 3, including the two videos shown today on Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland.

Monday, April 16

Quiz over federalism and court cases.
Read Topic 3, Lesson 4 on the National Government and the States.
Complete worksheet handed out in class - due tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 17

Watch video on Northwest Ordinance -